Description
Chicken bacon ranch stromboli delivers a flavor explosion of hearty ingredients wrapped in golden, crispy pastry. Melted cheese, tender chicken, and smoky bacon create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) cooked chicken, diced
- 1/2 cup (120 grams/4 ounces) cooked bacon, crumbled
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup (113 grams/4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) ranch dressing
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) pizza dough
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by lightly dusting a clean surface with flour to prevent sticking and ensure smooth dough handling.
- Stretch and roll the pizza dough into a rectangular shape, maintaining an even thickness throughout.
- Apply a generous and uniform layer of ranch dressing across the dough, keeping a small margin around the edges to prevent leakage during baking.
- Create a strategic layering of ingredients, starting with mozzarella cheese as the base, followed by crispy bacon pieces, tender chicken chunks, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Carefully roll the dough from the long side, using gentle pressure to create a tight and compact cylinder.
- Seal the edges by pinching and pressing the seams together, ensuring no filling can escape during baking.
- Transfer the rolled stromboli to a parchment-lined baking sheet, positioning it seam-side down for stability.
- Enhance the exterior by brushing the surface with beaten egg, which will create a golden, glossy finish.
- Use a sharp knife to make diagonal slits across the top, allowing steam to escape and preventing potential splitting.
- Slide the stromboli into a preheated oven at 375°F and bake until the exterior turns a rich, appetizing golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the stromboli rest for a few minutes to allow the filling to set and cool slightly.
- Slice diagonally and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and additional flavor.
Notes
- Ensure dough is rolled evenly to prevent uneven cooking and maintain consistent texture throughout the Stromboli.
- Choose high-quality bacon that’s crispy but not burnt to provide maximum flavor and prevent greasiness.
- Shred chicken finely and pat dry to prevent excess moisture from making the filling soggy and compromising the dough’s crispness.
- Consider using a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F internally for safe consumption while maintaining juiciness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg